The new Ladner Rotary Splash Park, now closed for the season, came to life once again last Friday as more than 100 children with families and other local residents showed up for the first annual Rotary Club of Ladner Christmas tree lighting event in Memorial Park.
Rotarians have lit two 65-foot trees and the adjacent gazebo for Christmas.
Joining Delta Mayor George Harvie and Ladner Rotary Club president Kerry-Lynne Findlay to officially light up the park were Delta MP Carla Qualtrough, Delta South MLA Ian Paton, Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger and police Chief Neil Dubord.
Santa Claus was on hand as well in the multi-purpose room of the adjacent Lois E. Jackson Kinsmen Centre for Children.
The Happy Wanderers sang seasonal music and volunteers, including Delta Secondary members of the Rotary-sponsored Interact club, served hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes thanks to McDonald’s and Save-On Foods in Ladner.